SoCal Museums Free-for-All 2026

What is better than art that is free? Plan ahead as SoCal’s most beloved art day is officially back.

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Museums Free-for-All returns with a region-wide invitation to experience Southern California’s museums with free general admission for one day only. The annual celebration brings together art, design, history, film, science, and cultural institutions across Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Santa Barbara.

Museums Free-for-All has become a Southern California cultural tradition, offering an open-door moment when longtime locals, first-time visitors, families, and art lovers alike can explore the region’s creative landscape without cost. From contemporary art and classical collections to science centers and cultural museums, the day encourages discovery, curiosity, and access.

Free admission applies to general collections and galleries. Advance reservations or timed tickets may be required by some museums, and parking or special exhibitions may carry separate fees. Visitors are encouraged to check individual museum websites in advance.

Participating Museums (selection)

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
https://www.academymuseum.org

American Museum of Ceramic Art
https://www.amoca.org

Bakersfield Museum of Art
https://www.bmoa.org

Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College
https://www.pomona.edu/museum

Bowers Museum
https://www.bowers.org

The Broad
https://www.thebroad.org

Craft Contemporary
https://www.craftcontemporary.org

Fowler Museum at UCLA
https://fowler.ucla.edu

Hammer Museum
https://hammer.ucla.edu

Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
https://www.theicala.org

Long Beach Museum of Art
https://www.lbma.org